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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.62, 925.95 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.62, 925.95 and 309.32 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.62 : 925.95 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.62/925.95 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.62x = 925.95 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.62x = 286,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,413.70/617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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