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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 924.66 and 434.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 924.66 and 434.01 is: 650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 924.66 = 434.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/924.66 = 434.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 924.66 × 434.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 401,311.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,311.69/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.07

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