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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 656.97 and 415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 656.97 and 415.48 is: 624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 656.97 = 415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/656.97 = 415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 656.97 × 415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 272,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,957.90/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.50

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