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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 831.77 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 831.77 and 437.13 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 831.77 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/831.77 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 831.77 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 363,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,589.43/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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