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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 924.48 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 924.48 and 400.32 is: 599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 924.48 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/924.48 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 924.48 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 370,087.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,087.83/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.43

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