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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.11 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.11 and 437.42 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.11 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.11 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.11 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 363,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,982.00/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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