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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 926.06 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 926.06 and 309.02 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 926.06 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/926.06 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 926.06 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 286,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,171.06/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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