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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 604.02 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 604.02 and 355.06 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 604.02 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/604.02 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 604.02 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 214,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,463.34/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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