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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 655.85 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 655.85 and 291.29 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 655.85 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/655.85 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 655.85 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 191,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,037.81/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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