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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 656.05 and 291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 656.05 and 291.07 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 656.05 = 291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/656.05 = 291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 656.05 × 291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 190,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,956.47/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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