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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 925 and 400.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 925 and 400.49 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 925 = 400.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/925 = 400.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 925 × 400.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 370,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,453.25/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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