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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 655.95 and 407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 655.95 and 407.03 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 655.95 = 407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/655.95 = 407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 655.95 × 407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 266,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,987.29/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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