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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.86, 926.94 and 435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.86, 926.94 and 435.61 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.86 : 926.94 = 435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.86/926.94 = 435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.86x = 926.94 × 435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.86x = 403,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,777.52/617.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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