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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 655.72 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 655.72 and 300.16 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 655.72 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/655.72 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 655.72 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 196,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,820.92/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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