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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 926.04 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 926.04 and 434.04 is: 651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 926.04 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/926.04 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 926.04 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 401,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,938.40/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.40

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