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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 655.98 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 655.98 and 316.02 is: 473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 655.98 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/655.98 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 655.98 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 207,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,302.80/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.81

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