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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.27, 831.22 and 437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.27, 831.22 and 437.23 is: 603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.27 : 831.22 = 437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.27/831.22 = 437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.27x = 831.22 × 437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.27x = 363,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,431.15/602.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.44

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