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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 926.15 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 926.15 and 309.03 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 926.15 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/926.15 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 926.15 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 286,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,206.59/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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