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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 926.50 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 926.50 and 445.44 is: 668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 926.50 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/926.50 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 926.50 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 412,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,699.05/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.15

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