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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 655.52 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 655.52 and 411.68 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 655.52 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/655.52 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 655.52 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 269,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,864.05/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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