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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 655.26 and 300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 655.26 and 300.13 is: 449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 655.26 = 300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/655.26 = 300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 655.26 × 300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 196,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,663.18/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.60

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