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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 604.40 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 604.40 and 332.94 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 604.40 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/604.40 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 604.40 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 201,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,229.77/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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