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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 925.74 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 925.74 and 292.48 is: 438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 925.74 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/925.74 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 925.74 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 270,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,760.44/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.78

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