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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 927.79 and 436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 927.79 and 436.88 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 927.79 = 436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/927.79 = 436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 927.79 × 436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 405,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,334.12/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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