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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.92, 656.32 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.92, 656.32 and 329.92 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.92 : 656.32 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.92/656.32 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.92x = 656.32 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.92x = 216,533.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,533.09/437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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