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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 831.16 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 831.16 and 437.08 is: 602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 831.16 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/831.16 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 831.16 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 363,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,283.41/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.10

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