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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.47, 925.98 and 309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.47, 925.98 and 309.46 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.47 : 925.98 = 309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.47/925.98 = 309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.47x = 925.98 × 309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.47x = 286,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,553.77/617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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