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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 926.02 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 926.02 and 308.89 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 926.02 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/926.02 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 926.02 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 286,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,038.32/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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