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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 603.72 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 603.72 and 331.53 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 603.72 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/603.72 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 603.72 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 200,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,151.29/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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