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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.19, 655.96 and 322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.19, 655.96 and 322.21 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.19 : 655.96 = 322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.19/655.96 = 322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.19x = 655.96 × 322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.19x = 211,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,356.87/437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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