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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.45, 926.57 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.45, 926.57 and 292.83 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.45 : 926.57 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.45/926.57 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.45x = 926.57 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.45x = 271,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,326.03/617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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