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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 638.20 and 437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 638.20 and 437.09 is: 602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 638.20 = 437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/638.20 = 437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 638.20 × 437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 278,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,950.84/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.47

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