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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.43, 654.51 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.43, 654.51 and 396.93 is: 593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.43 : 654.51 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.43/654.51 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.43x = 654.51 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.43x = 259,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,794.65/437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.91

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