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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 927.21 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 927.21 and 435.39 is: 652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 927.21 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/927.21 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 927.21 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 403,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,697.96/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.35

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