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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.92, 604.56 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.92, 604.56 and 343.20 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.92 : 604.56 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.92/604.56 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.92x = 604.56 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.92x = 207,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,484.99/437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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