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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 656.64 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 656.64 and 308.46 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 656.64 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/656.64 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 656.64 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 202,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,547.17/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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