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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.07 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.07 and 322.54 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.07 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.07 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.07 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 211,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,608.82/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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