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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 604.19 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 604.19 and 297.68 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 604.19 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/604.19 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 604.19 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 179,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,853.00/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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