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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 654.91 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 654.91 and 282.78 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 654.91 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/654.91 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 654.91 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 185,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,196.33/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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