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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.57, 925.83 and 309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.57, 925.83 and 309.27 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.57 : 925.83 = 309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.57/925.83 = 309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.57x = 925.83 × 309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.57x = 286,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,329.71/617.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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