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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 924.63 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 924.63 and 270.05 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 924.63 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/924.63 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 924.63 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 249,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,691.71/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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