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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 604.74 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 604.74 and 339.55 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 604.74 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/604.74 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 604.74 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 205,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,339.47/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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