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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.43, 926.03 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.43, 926.03 and 308.95 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.43 : 926.03 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.43/926.03 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.43x = 926.03 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.43x = 286,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,096.97/617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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