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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.73, 656.85 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.73, 656.85 and 321.89 is: 483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.73 : 656.85 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.73/656.85 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.73x = 656.85 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.73x = 211,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,430.16/437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.02

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