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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 655.28 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 655.28 and 414.38 is: 621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 655.28 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/655.28 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 655.28 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 271,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,531.65/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.13

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