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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 925.76 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 925.76 and 308.95 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 925.76 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/925.76 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 925.76 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 286,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,007.38/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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