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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 926.52 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 926.52 and 435.28 is: 652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 926.52 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/926.52 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 926.52 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 403,295.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,295.63/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.41

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