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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 703.16 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 703.16 and 437.44 is: 657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 703.16 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/703.16 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 703.16 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 307,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,586.37/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.36

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