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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 656.50 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 656.50 and 145.07 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 656.50 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/656.50 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 656.50 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 95,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,240.83/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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