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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 926.08 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 926.08 and 309.12 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 926.08 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/926.08 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 926.08 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 286,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,269.85/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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