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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 925.52 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 925.52 and 308.84 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 925.52 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/925.52 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 925.52 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 285,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,837.60/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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