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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 655.08 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 655.08 and 413.13 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 655.08 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/655.08 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 655.08 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 270,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,633.20/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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