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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.56, 655.56 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.56, 655.56 and 417.84 is: 627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.56 : 655.56 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.56/655.56 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.56x = 655.56 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.56x = 273,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,919.19/436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.45

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