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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 657.04 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 657.04 and 322.88 is: 484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 657.04 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/657.04 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 657.04 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 212,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,145.08/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.70

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