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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.96, 925.97 and 308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.96, 925.97 and 308.73 is: 463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.96 : 925.97 = 308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.96/925.97 = 308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.96x = 925.97 × 308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.96x = 285,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,874.72/616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.36

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