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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.39, 926.28 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.39, 926.28 and 292.98 is: 439.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.39 : 926.28 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.39/926.28 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.39x = 926.28 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.39x = 271,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,381.51/617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.57

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