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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.56, 832.88 and 437.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.56, 832.88 and 437.99 is: 604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.56 : 832.88 = 437.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.56/832.88 = 437.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.56x = 832.88 × 437.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.56x = 364,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,790.04/603.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.39

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