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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.57, 929.51 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.57, 929.51 and 437.32 is: 656.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.57 : 929.51 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.57/929.51 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.57x = 929.51 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.57x = 406,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,493.86/619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.09

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