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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 655.42 and 315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 655.42 and 315.29 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 655.42 = 315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/655.42 = 315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 655.42 × 315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 206,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,647.93/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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