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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 925.02 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 925.02 and 308.48 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 925.02 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/925.02 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 925.02 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 285,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,350.17/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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