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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.73, 926.75 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.73, 926.75 and 435.48 is: 653.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.73 : 926.75 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.73/926.75 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.73x = 926.75 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.73x = 403,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,584.02/617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.33

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