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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 926.64 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 926.64 and 270.93 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 926.64 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/926.64 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 926.64 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 251,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,054.58/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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