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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 926.91 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 926.91 and 271.09 is: 406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 926.91 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/926.91 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 926.91 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 251,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,273.71/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.64

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