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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 655.80 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 655.80 and 412.90 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 655.80 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/655.80 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 655.80 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 270,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,776.63/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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