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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.89, 656.85 and 275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.89, 656.85 and 275.71 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.89 : 656.85 = 275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.89/656.85 = 275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.89x = 656.85 × 275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.89x = 181,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,100.11/437.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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