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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.58, 927.24 and 606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.58, 927.24 and 606.64 is: 910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.58 : 927.24 = 606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.58/927.24 = 606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.58x = 927.24 × 606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.58x = 562,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,500.87/617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.81

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