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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.53, 927.08 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.53, 927.08 and 310.59 is: 465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.53 : 927.08 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.53/927.08 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.53x = 927.08 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.53x = 287,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,940.22/618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.53

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