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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 924.36 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 924.36 and 291.44 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 924.36 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/924.36 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 924.36 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 269,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,395.48/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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