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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 654.56 and 321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 654.56 and 321.74 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 654.56 = 321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/654.56 = 321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 654.56 × 321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 210,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,593.25/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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