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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 927 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 927 and 434.88 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 927 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/927 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 927 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 403,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,133.76/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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