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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 926.84 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 926.84 and 309.93 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 926.84 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/926.84 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 926.84 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 287,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,252.82/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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