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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 927.13 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 927.13 and 309.45 is: 464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 927.13 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/927.13 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 927.13 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 286,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,900.38/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.26

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