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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 925.80 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 925.80 and 270.95 is: 406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 925.80 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/925.80 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 925.80 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 250,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,840.88/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.11

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