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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.79, 656.03 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.79, 656.03 and 322.06 is: 482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.79 : 656.03 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.79/656.03 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.79x = 656.03 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.79x = 211,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,281.02/437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.61

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