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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 927.21 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 927.21 and 435.84 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 927.21 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/927.21 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 927.21 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 404,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,110.57/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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