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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.01, 925.64 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.01, 925.64 and 292.74 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.01 : 925.64 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.01/925.64 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.01x = 925.64 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.01x = 270,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,971.85/617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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