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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 924.87 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 924.87 and 308.32 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 924.87 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/924.87 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 924.87 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 285,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,155.92/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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