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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 925.97 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 925.97 and 309.23 is: 463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 925.97 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/925.97 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 925.97 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 286,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,338.47/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.63

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