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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 926.74 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 926.74 and 292.82 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 926.74 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/926.74 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 926.74 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 271,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,368.01/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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