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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 925.32 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 925.32 and 308.60 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 925.32 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/925.32 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 925.32 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 285,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,553.75/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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