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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 656.46 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 656.46 and 416.88 is: 625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 656.46 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/656.46 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 656.46 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 273,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,665.04/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.41

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