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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 658.68 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 658.68 and 386.42 is: 581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 658.68 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/658.68 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 658.68 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 254,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,527.13/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.83

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