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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 656.33 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 656.33 and 300.74 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 656.33 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/656.33 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 656.33 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 197,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,379.90/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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