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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 926.40 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 926.40 and 292.80 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 926.40 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/926.40 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 926.40 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 271,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,249.92/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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