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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 665.58 and 437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 665.58 and 437.05 is: 601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 665.58 = 437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/665.58 = 437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 665.58 × 437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 290,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,891.74/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.81

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