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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.31, 925.28 and 433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.31, 925.28 and 433.79 is: 651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.31 : 925.28 = 433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.31/925.28 = 433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.31x = 925.28 × 433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.31x = 401,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,375.04/616.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.26

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