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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 657.18 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 657.18 and 316.35 is: 474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 657.18 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/657.18 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 657.18 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 207,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,898.89/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.82

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