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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 656.17 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 656.17 and 206.57 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 656.17 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/656.17 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 656.17 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 135,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,546.16/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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