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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.01, 646.87 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.01, 646.87 and 437.58 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.01 : 646.87 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.01/646.87 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.01x = 646.87 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.01x = 283,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,055.50/469.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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