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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.47, 926.66 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.47, 926.66 and 292.91 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.47 : 926.66 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.47/926.66 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.47x = 926.66 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.47x = 271,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,427.98/617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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