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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 925.33 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 925.33 and 308.81 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 925.33 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/925.33 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 925.33 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 285,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,751.93/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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