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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 925.78 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 925.78 and 453.85 is: 680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 925.78 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/925.78 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 925.78 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 420,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,165.25/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.23

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