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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 656.02 and 415.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 656.02 and 415.45 is: 623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 656.02 = 415.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/656.02 = 415.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 656.02 × 415.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 272,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,547.86/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.18

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