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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 927.18 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 927.18 and 434.88 is: 652.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 927.18 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/927.18 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 927.18 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 403,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,212.04/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.51

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