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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 926.35 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 926.35 and 308.98 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 926.35 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/926.35 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 926.35 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 286,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,223.62/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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