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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.65, 650.90 and 418.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.65, 650.90 and 418.43 is: 623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.65 : 650.90 = 418.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.65/650.90 = 418.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.65x = 650.90 × 418.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.65x = 272,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,350.74/436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.73

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