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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.06, 833.09 and 437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.06, 833.09 and 437.81 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.06 : 833.09 = 437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.06/833.09 = 437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.06x = 833.09 × 437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.06x = 364,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,728.78/604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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