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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.82, 925.47 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.82, 925.47 and 292.20 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.82 : 925.47 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.82/925.47 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.82x = 925.47 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.82x = 270,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,422.33/617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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