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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 656.55 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 656.55 and 420.90 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 656.55 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/656.55 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 656.55 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 276,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,341.90/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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