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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 654.62 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 654.62 and 345.18 is: 516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 654.62 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/654.62 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 654.62 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 225,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,962.46/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.96

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