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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 926.34 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 926.34 and 309.48 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 926.34 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/926.34 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 926.34 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 286,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,683.70/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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