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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.29, 695.59 and 437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.29, 695.59 and 437.81 is: 603.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.29 : 695.59 = 437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.29/695.59 = 437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.29x = 695.59 × 437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.29x = 304,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,531.69/504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.88

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