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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 657.72 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 657.72 and 426.74 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 657.72 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/657.72 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 657.72 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 280,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,672.14/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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