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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.53, 927.95 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.53, 927.95 and 310.55 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.53 : 927.95 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.53/927.95 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.53x = 927.95 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.53x = 288,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,168.68/618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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