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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 925.43 and 501.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 925.43 and 501.46 is: 751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 925.43 = 501.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/925.43 = 501.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 925.43 × 501.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 464,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,066.13/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.76

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