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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 655.68 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 655.68 and 426.16 is: 638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 655.68 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/655.68 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 655.68 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 279,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,424.59/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.19

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