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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 654.56 and 407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 654.56 and 407.54 is: 610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 654.56 = 407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/654.56 = 407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 654.56 × 407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 266,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,757.52/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.21

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