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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 927.27 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 927.27 and 309.78 is: 464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 927.27 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/927.27 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 927.27 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 287,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,249.70/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.67

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