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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 656.01 and 283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 656.01 and 283.49 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 656.01 = 283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/656.01 = 283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 656.01 × 283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 185,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,970.86/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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