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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.59, 926.56 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.59, 926.56 and 292.51 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.59 : 926.56 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.59/926.56 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.59x = 926.56 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.59x = 271,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,023.43/617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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