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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 925.22 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 925.22 and 308.72 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 925.22 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/925.22 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 925.22 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 285,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,633.92/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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