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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 656.76 and 430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 656.76 and 430.82 is: 646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 656.76 = 430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/656.76 = 430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 656.76 × 430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 282,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,943.71/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.40

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