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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 654.90 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 654.90 and 411.85 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 654.90 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/654.90 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 654.90 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 269,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,720.57/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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