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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 925.31 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 925.31 and 398.04 is: 596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 925.31 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/925.31 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 925.31 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 368,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,308.40/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.76

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