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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.43, 926.33 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.43, 926.33 and 293.07 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.43 : 926.33 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.43/926.33 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.43x = 926.33 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.43x = 271,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,478.07/617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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