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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 655.77 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 655.77 and 411.68 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 655.77 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/655.77 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 655.77 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 269,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,965.34/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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