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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 656.15 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 656.15 and 283.26 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 656.15 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/656.15 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 656.15 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 185,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,859.63/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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