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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.55, 925.99 and 455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.55, 925.99 and 455.34 is: 682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.55 : 925.99 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.55/925.99 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.55x = 925.99 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.55x = 421,640.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,640.29/617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.76

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