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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 923.49 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 923.49 and 400.02 is: 598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 923.49 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/923.49 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 923.49 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 369,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,414.47/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.63

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