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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 654.99 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 654.99 and 292.56 is: 438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 654.99 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/654.99 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 654.99 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 191,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,623.87/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.40

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