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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 654.84 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 654.84 and 300.80 is: 450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 654.84 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/654.84 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 654.84 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 196,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,972.60/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.17

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