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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 656.34 and 417.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 656.34 and 417.57 is: 627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 656.34 = 417.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/656.34 = 417.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 656.34 × 417.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 274,067.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,067.89/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.06

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