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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 656.52 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 656.52 and 322.26 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 656.52 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/656.52 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 656.52 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 211,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,570.14/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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