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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 656.48 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 656.48 and 282.72 is: 424.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 656.48 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/656.48 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 656.48 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 185,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,600.03/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.43

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