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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 654.97 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 654.97 and 283.05 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 654.97 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/654.97 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 654.97 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 185,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,389.26/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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