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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.51, 656.78 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.51, 656.78 and 298.80 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.51 : 656.78 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.51/656.78 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.51x = 656.78 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.51x = 196,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,245.86/437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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