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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 655.31 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 655.31 and 322.24 is: 482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 655.31 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/655.31 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 655.31 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 211,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,162.21/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.31

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