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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 655.08 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 655.08 and 411.36 is: 616.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 655.08 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/655.08 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 655.08 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 269,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,473.71/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.98

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