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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 657.74 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 657.74 and 301.60 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 657.74 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/657.74 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 657.74 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 198,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,374.38/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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