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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 926.91 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 926.91 and 310.12 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 926.91 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/926.91 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 926.91 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 287,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,451.01/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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