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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 657.99 and 421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 657.99 and 421.67 is: 633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 657.99 = 421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/657.99 = 421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 657.99 × 421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 277,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,454.64/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.70

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