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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 925.86 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 925.86 and 309.50 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 925.86 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/925.86 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 925.86 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 286,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,553.67/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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