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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 603.99 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 603.99 and 297.72 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 603.99 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/603.99 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 603.99 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 179,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,819.90/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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