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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 925.98 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 925.98 and 292.87 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 925.98 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/925.98 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 925.98 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 271,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,191.76/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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