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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 657.14 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 657.14 and 322.07 is: 483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 657.14 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/657.14 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 657.14 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 211,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,645.08/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.31

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