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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 926.86 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 926.86 and 309.64 is: 464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 926.86 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/926.86 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 926.86 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 286,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,992.93/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.37

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