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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 926.35 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 926.35 and 309.36 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 926.35 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/926.35 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 926.35 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 286,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,575.64/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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