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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 654.88 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 654.88 and 283.52 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 654.88 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/654.88 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 654.88 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 185,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,671.58/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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