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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 655.50 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 655.50 and 419.28 is: 628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 655.50 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/655.50 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 655.50 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 274,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,838.04/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.34

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