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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 612.75 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 612.75 and 437.10 is: 612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 612.75 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/612.75 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 612.75 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 267,833.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,833.03/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.75

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