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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 654.96 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 654.96 and 308.80 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 654.96 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/654.96 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 654.96 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 202,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,251.65/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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