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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 926.09 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 926.09 and 309.11 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 926.09 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/926.09 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 926.09 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 286,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,263.68/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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