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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 657.18 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 657.18 and 414.72 is: 622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 657.18 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/657.18 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 657.18 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 272,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,545.69/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.34

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