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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.21, 832.28 and 437.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.21, 832.28 and 437.77 is: 604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.21 : 832.28 = 437.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.21/832.28 = 437.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.21x = 832.28 × 437.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.21x = 364,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,346.07/603.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.01

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