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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.27, 655.13 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.27, 655.13 and 411.26 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.27 : 655.13 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.27/655.13 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.27x = 655.13 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.27x = 269,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,426.52/437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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