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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 926.10 and 292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 926.10 and 292.93 is: 439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 926.10 = 292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/926.10 = 292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 926.10 × 292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 271,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,282.47/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.09

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