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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.48, 927.12 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.48, 927.12 and 293.07 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.48 : 927.12 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.48/927.12 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.48x = 927.12 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.48x = 271,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,711.06/617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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