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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 925.88 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 925.88 and 456.80 is: 685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 925.88 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/925.88 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 925.88 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 422,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,941.98/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.30

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