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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 656.54 and 417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 656.54 and 417.24 is: 626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 656.54 = 417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/656.54 = 417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 656.54 × 417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 273,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,932.66/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.15

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