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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 656.39 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 656.39 and 206.62 is: 309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 656.39 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/656.39 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 656.39 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 135,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,618.99/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.70

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