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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.30, 923.10 and 432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.30, 923.10 and 432.70 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.30 : 923.10 = 432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.30/923.10 = 432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.30x = 923.10 × 432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.30x = 399,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,425.37/616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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