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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 655.32 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 655.32 and 315.48 is: 473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 655.32 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/655.32 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 655.32 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 206,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,740.35/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.05

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