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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 925.29 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 925.29 and 308.52 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 925.29 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/925.29 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 925.29 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 285,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,470.47/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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