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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 656.15 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 656.15 and 291.30 is: 436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 656.15 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/656.15 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 656.15 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 191,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,134.22/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.83

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