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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.91, 927.06 and 293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.91, 927.06 and 293.23 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.91 : 927.06 = 293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.91/927.06 = 293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.91x = 927.06 × 293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.91x = 271,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,841.80/617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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