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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 597.33 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 597.33 and 437.22 is: 595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 597.33 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/597.33 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 597.33 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 261,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,164.62/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.49

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