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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 927.07 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 927.07 and 310.08 is: 464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 927.07 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/927.07 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 927.07 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 287,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,465.87/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.87

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