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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 655.03 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 655.03 and 321.05 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 655.03 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/655.03 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 655.03 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 210,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,297.38/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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