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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 926.82 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 926.82 and 293.26 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 926.82 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/926.82 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 926.82 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 271,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,799.23/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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