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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 924.89 and 293.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 924.89 and 293.00 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 924.89 = 293.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/924.89 = 293.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 924.89 × 293.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 270,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,986.68/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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