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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 604.26 and 415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 604.26 and 415.88 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 604.26 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/604.26 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 604.26 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 251,299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,299.65/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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