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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.94, 832.02 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.94, 832.02 and 437.36 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.94 : 832.02 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.94/832.02 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.94x = 832.02 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.94x = 363,892.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,892.27/602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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