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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.63, 925.22 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.63, 925.22 and 308.56 is: 462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 925.22 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/925.22 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 925.22 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 285,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,486.08/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.23

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