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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.95, 831.63 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.95, 831.63 and 437.44 is: 603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.95 : 831.63 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.95/831.63 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.95x = 831.63 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.95x = 363,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,788.23/602.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.35

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