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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.05, 655.81 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.05, 655.81 and 290.44 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.05 : 655.81 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.05/655.81 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.05x = 655.81 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.05x = 190,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,473.46/437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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