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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 925.77 and 292.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 925.77 and 292.57 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 925.77 = 292.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/925.77 = 292.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 925.77 × 292.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 270,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,852.53/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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