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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 926.70 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 926.70 and 292.98 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 926.70 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/926.70 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 926.70 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 271,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,504.57/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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