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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 924.54 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 924.54 and 373.64 is: 559.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 924.54 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/924.54 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 924.54 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 345,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,445.13/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.46

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