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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 925.28 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 925.28 and 434.04 is: 650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 925.28 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/925.28 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 925.28 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 401,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,606.36/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.34

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