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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.37, 654.49 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.37, 654.49 and 321.54 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.37 : 654.49 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.37/654.49 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.37x = 654.49 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.37x = 210,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,444.71/437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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