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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 655.95 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 655.95 and 316.41 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 655.95 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/655.95 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 655.95 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 207,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,549.14/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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