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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 926.64 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 926.64 and 457.32 is: 686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 926.64 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/926.64 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 926.64 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 423,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,771.00/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.11

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