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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.74, 656.20 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.74, 656.20 and 283.30 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.74 : 656.20 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.74/656.20 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.74x = 656.20 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.74x = 185,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,901.46/437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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