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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.95, 656.40 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.95, 656.40 and 206.57 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.95 : 656.40 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.95/656.40 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.95x = 656.40 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.95x = 135,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,591.37/437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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