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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.70, 655.05 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.70, 655.05 and 419.90 is: 629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.70 : 655.05 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.70/655.05 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.70x = 655.05 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.70x = 275,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,055.50/436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.85

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