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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 926.60 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 926.60 and 293.14 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 926.60 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/926.60 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 926.60 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 271,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,623.52/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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