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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 928.07 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 928.07 and 437.07 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 928.07 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/928.07 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 928.07 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 405,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,632.65/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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