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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 928.33 and 584.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 928.33 and 584.75 is: 878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 928.33 = 584.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/928.33 = 584.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 928.33 × 584.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 542,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,833.40/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.48

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