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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.45, 926.17 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.45, 926.17 and 283.86 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.45 : 926.17 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.45/926.17 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.45x = 926.17 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.45x = 262,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,902.62/617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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