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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 656.03 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 656.03 and 432.16 is: 648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 656.03 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/656.03 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 656.03 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 283,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,509.37/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.44

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