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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 925.61 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 925.61 and 292.68 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 925.61 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/925.61 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 925.61 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 270,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,901.44/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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