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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 925.83 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 925.83 and 292.51 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 925.83 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/925.83 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 925.83 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 270,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,815.69/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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