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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 925.95 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 925.95 and 292.82 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 925.95 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/925.95 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 925.95 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 271,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,136.68/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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