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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 654.74 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 654.74 and 282.36 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 654.74 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/654.74 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 654.74 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 184,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,872.39/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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