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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 605.10 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 605.10 and 313.96 is: 433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 605.10 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/605.10 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 605.10 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 189,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,977.20/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.86

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