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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.85 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.85 and 307.32 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.85 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.85 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.85 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 201,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,555.82/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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