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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 656.55 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 656.55 and 301.26 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 656.55 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/656.55 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 656.55 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 197,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,792.25/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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