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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 657.87 and 404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 657.87 and 404.86 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 657.87 = 404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/657.87 = 404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 657.87 × 404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 266,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,345.25/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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