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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.98, 657.20 and 283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.98, 657.20 and 283.87 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.98 : 657.20 = 283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.98/657.20 = 283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.98x = 657.20 × 283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.98x = 186,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,556.08/437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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