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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.26, 656.24 and 409.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.26, 656.24 and 409.89 is: 615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.26 : 656.24 = 409.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.26/656.24 = 409.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.26x = 656.24 × 409.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.26x = 268,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,986.21/437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.16

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