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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 924.90 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 924.90 and 308.86 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 924.90 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/924.90 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 924.90 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 285,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,664.61/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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