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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.58, 926.64 and 456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.58, 926.64 and 456.59 is: 685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.58 : 926.64 = 456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.58/926.64 = 456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.58x = 926.64 × 456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.58x = 423,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,089.92/617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.08

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