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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.68, 651.15 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.68, 651.15 and 411.76 is: 612.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.68 : 651.15 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.68/651.15 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.68x = 651.15 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.68x = 268,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,117.52/437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.59

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