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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 655.82 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 655.82 and 290.45 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 655.82 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/655.82 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 655.82 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 190,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,478.19/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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