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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 925.47 and 431.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 925.47 and 431.91 is: 648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 925.47 = 431.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/925.47 = 431.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 925.47 × 431.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 399,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,719.75/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.56

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