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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 656.36 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 656.36 and 283.88 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 656.36 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/656.36 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 656.36 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 186,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,327.48/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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