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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.87, 642.36 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.87, 642.36 and 437.61 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.87 : 642.36 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.87/642.36 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.87x = 642.36 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.87x = 281,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,103.16/465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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