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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 657.25 and 291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 657.25 and 291.89 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 657.25 = 291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/657.25 = 291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 657.25 × 291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 191,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,844.70/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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