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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.95, 604.29 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.95, 604.29 and 280.61 is: 387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.95 : 604.29 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.95/604.29 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.95x = 604.29 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.95x = 169,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,569.82/437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.19

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