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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.63, 929.60 and 437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.63, 929.60 and 437.38 is: 656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.63 : 929.60 = 437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.63/929.60 = 437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.63x = 929.60 × 437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.63x = 406,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,592.40/619.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.18

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