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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 657.14 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 657.14 and 283.23 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 657.14 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/657.14 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 657.14 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 186,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,120.35/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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