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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 925.77 and 309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 925.77 and 309.19 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 925.77 = 309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/925.77 = 309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 925.77 × 309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 286,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,239.98/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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