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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.72, 925.70 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.72, 925.70 and 309.44 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.72 : 925.70 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.72/925.70 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.72x = 925.70 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.72x = 286,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,449.38/617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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