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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.14, 655.64 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.14, 655.64 and 284.15 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.14 : 655.64 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.14/655.64 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.14x = 655.64 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.14x = 186,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,301.39/437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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