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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 926.70 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 926.70 and 435.40 is: 653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 926.70 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/926.70 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 926.70 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 403,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,485.18/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.73

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