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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 924.69 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 924.69 and 434.60 is: 650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 924.69 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/924.69 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 924.69 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 401,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,870.27/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.54

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