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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.34, 922.88 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.34, 922.88 and 432.74 is: 647.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.34 : 922.88 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.34/922.88 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.34x = 922.88 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.34x = 399,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,363.56/616.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.97

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