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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.99, 925.69 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.99, 925.69 and 386.99 is: 579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.99 : 925.69 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.99/925.69 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.99x = 925.69 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.99x = 358,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,232.77/617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.67

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