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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 925.90 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 925.90 and 292.55 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 925.90 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/925.90 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 925.90 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 270,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,866.68/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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