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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 655.96 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 655.96 and 329.68 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 655.96 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/655.96 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 655.96 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 216,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,256.89/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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