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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 926.01 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 926.01 and 292.47 is: 438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 926.01 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/926.01 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 926.01 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 270,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,830.14/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.88

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