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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.34, 926.16 and 435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.34, 926.16 and 435.01 is: 651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.34 : 926.16 = 435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.34/926.16 = 435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.34x = 926.16 × 435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.34x = 402,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,888.86/618.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.57

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