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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.74, 925.72 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.74, 925.72 and 309.16 is: 463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.74 : 925.72 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.74/925.72 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.74x = 925.72 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.74x = 286,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,195.60/617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.29

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