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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 655.08 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 655.08 and 409.98 is: 615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 655.08 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/655.08 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 655.08 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 268,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,569.70/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.36

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