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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 924.88 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 924.88 and 291.92 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 924.88 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/924.88 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 924.88 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 269,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,990.97/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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