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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 738.97 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 738.97 and 437.60 is: 604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 738.97 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/738.97 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 738.97 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 323,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,371.08/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.66

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