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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.22, 831.30 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.22, 831.30 and 437.14 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.22 : 831.30 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.22/831.30 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.22x = 831.30 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.22x = 363,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,394.48/603.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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