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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 654.70 and 322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 654.70 and 322.33 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 654.70 = 322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/654.70 = 322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 654.70 × 322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 211,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,024.57/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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