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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 656.49 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 656.49 and 301.04 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 656.49 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/656.49 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 656.49 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 197,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,629.75/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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