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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 926.33 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 926.33 and 309.33 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 926.33 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/926.33 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 926.33 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 286,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,540.11/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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