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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 926.73 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 926.73 and 292.94 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 926.73 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/926.73 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 926.73 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 271,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,477.87/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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