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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 926.61 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.42, 926.61 and 434.92 is: 651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.42 : 926.61 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.42/926.61 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.42x = 926.61 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.42x = 402,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,997.27/618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.66

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