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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 926.13 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 926.13 and 455.22 is: 683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 926.13 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/926.13 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 926.13 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 421,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,592.90/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.15

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