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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 656.19 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 656.19 and 316.58 is: 474.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 656.19 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/656.19 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 656.19 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 207,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,733.35/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.54

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