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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 926.56 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 926.56 and 293 is: 439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 926.56 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/926.56 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 926.56 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 271,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,482.08/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.41

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