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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 924.40 and 444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 924.40 and 444.17 is: 665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 924.40 = 444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/924.40 = 444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 924.40 × 444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 410,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,591.69/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.28

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