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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 651.67 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 651.67 and 435.56 is: 648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 651.67 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/651.67 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 651.67 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 283,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,841.39/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.45

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