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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 655.38 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 655.38 and 301.01 is: 450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 655.38 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/655.38 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 655.38 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 197,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,272.66/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.70

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