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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 656.28 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 656.28 and 315.72 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 656.28 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/656.28 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 656.28 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 207,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,200.72/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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