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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.72, 926.72 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.72, 926.72 and 293.08 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.72 : 926.72 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.72/926.72 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.72x = 926.72 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.72x = 271,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,603.10/617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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