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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.45, 926.36 and 441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.45, 926.36 and 441.87 is: 662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.45 : 926.36 = 441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.45/926.36 = 441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.45x = 926.36 × 441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.45x = 409,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,328.48/617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.94

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