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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 656.20 and 321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 656.20 and 321.74 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 656.20 = 321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/656.20 = 321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 656.20 × 321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 211,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,125.79/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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