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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 927.07 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 927.07 and 435.81 is: 652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 927.07 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/927.07 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 927.07 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 404,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,026.38/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.98

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