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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 926.40 and 434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 926.40 and 434.54 is: 652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 926.40 = 434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/926.40 = 434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 926.40 × 434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 402,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,557.86/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.38

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