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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 925.60 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 925.60 and 434.82 is: 651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 925.60 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/925.60 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 925.60 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 402,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,468.61/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.51

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