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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 657.90 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 657.90 and 316.72 is: 475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 657.90 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/657.90 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 657.90 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 208,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,370.09/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.95

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