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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 656.73 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 656.73 and 315.52 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 656.73 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/656.73 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 656.73 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 207,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,211.45/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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