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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 604.51 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 604.51 and 290.71 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 604.51 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/604.51 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 604.51 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 175,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,735.95/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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