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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.31, 655.19 and 417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.31, 655.19 and 417.59 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 655.19 = 417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/655.19 = 417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 655.19 × 417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 273,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,600.79/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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