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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 655.52 and 413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 655.52 and 413.66 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 655.52 = 413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/655.52 = 413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 655.52 × 413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 271,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,161.97/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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