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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 925.68 and 604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 925.68 and 604.88 is: 906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 925.68 = 604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/925.68 = 604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 925.68 × 604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 559,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,925.32/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.26

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