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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 927.60 and 310.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 927.60 and 310.17 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 927.60 = 310.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/927.60 = 310.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 927.60 × 310.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 287,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,713.69/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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