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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 925.72 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 925.72 and 309.26 is: 463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 925.72 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/925.72 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 925.72 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 286,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,289.71/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.20

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