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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 657.38 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 657.38 and 275.42 is: 413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 657.38 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/657.38 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 657.38 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 181,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,050.94/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.71

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