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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 926.97 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 926.97 and 293.04 is: 439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 926.97 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/926.97 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 926.97 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 271,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,641.67/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.78

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