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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 656.64 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 656.64 and 307.56 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 656.64 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/656.64 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 656.64 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 201,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,956.20/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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