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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 833.25 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 833.25 and 437.22 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 833.25 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/833.25 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 833.25 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 364,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,313.57/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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