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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.95, 604.53 and 345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.95, 604.53 and 345.11 is: 476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.95 : 604.53 = 345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.95/604.53 = 345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.95x = 604.53 × 345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.95x = 208,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,629.73/437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.38

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