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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 652.68 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 652.68 and 410.22 is: 611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 652.68 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/652.68 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 652.68 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 267,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,742.39/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.87

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