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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 925.60 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 925.60 and 435.12 is: 652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 925.60 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/925.60 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 925.60 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 402,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,747.07/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.37

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