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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 925.28 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 925.28 and 292.48 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 925.28 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/925.28 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 925.28 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 270,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,625.89/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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