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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.19, 655.43 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.19, 655.43 and 300.50 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.19 : 655.43 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.19/655.43 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.19x = 655.43 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.19x = 196,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,951.94/437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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