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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.30, 923.77 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.30, 923.77 and 433.64 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.30 : 923.77 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.30/923.77 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.30x = 923.77 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.30x = 400,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,583.62/616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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