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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 926.14 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 926.14 and 309.44 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 926.14 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/926.14 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 926.14 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 286,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,587.08/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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