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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 657.04 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 657.04 and 301.07 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 657.04 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/657.04 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 657.04 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 197,815.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,815.03/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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