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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.45, 926.64 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.45, 926.64 and 293.04 is: 439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.45 : 926.64 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.45/926.64 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.45x = 926.64 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.45x = 271,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,542.59/617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.78

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