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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 926.72 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 926.72 and 293 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 926.72 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/926.72 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 926.72 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 271,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,528.96/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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