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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.82, 924.36 and 433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.82, 924.36 and 433.85 is: 650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.82 : 924.36 = 433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.82/924.36 = 433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.82x = 924.36 × 433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.82x = 401,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,028.96/616.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.16

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