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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.30, 924.46 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.30, 924.46 and 308.75 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.30 : 924.46 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.30/924.46 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.30x = 924.46 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.30x = 285,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,428.56/617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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