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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 926.97 and 432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 926.97 and 432.91 is: 650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 926.97 = 432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/926.97 = 432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 926.97 × 432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 401,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,294.58/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.06

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