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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 656.71 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 656.71 and 322.71 is: 484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 656.71 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/656.71 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 656.71 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 211,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,926.88/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.19

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