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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 656.05 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 656.05 and 300.32 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 656.05 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/656.05 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 656.05 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 197,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,024.94/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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