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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 655.12 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 655.12 and 314.56 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 655.12 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/655.12 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 655.12 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 206,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,074.55/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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