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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 925.43 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 925.43 and 270.72 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 925.43 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/925.43 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 925.43 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 250,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,531.06/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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