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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.82, 928.23 and 437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.82, 928.23 and 437.05 is: 655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.82 : 928.23 = 437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.82/928.23 = 437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.82x = 928.23 × 437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.82x = 405,678.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,678.28/618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.57

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