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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 926.67 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 926.67 and 310.44 is: 465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 926.67 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/926.67 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 926.67 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 287,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,675.43/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.22

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