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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.44, 915.53 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.44, 915.53 and 436.55 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.44 : 915.53 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.44/915.53 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.44x = 915.53 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.44x = 399,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,667.86/609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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