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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.15, 656.03 and 291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.15, 656.03 and 291.07 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.15 : 656.03 = 291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.15/656.03 = 291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.15x = 656.03 × 291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.15x = 190,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,950.65/437.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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