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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 925.76 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 925.76 and 308.79 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 925.76 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/925.76 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 925.76 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 285,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,865.43/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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