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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 657.14 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 657.14 and 418.25 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 657.14 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/657.14 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 657.14 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 274,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,843.43/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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