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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.59, 656.48 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.59, 656.48 and 145.12 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.59 : 656.48 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.59/656.48 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.59x = 656.48 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.59x = 95,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,266.01/437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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