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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 927.18 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 927.18 and 310.02 is: 464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 927.18 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/927.18 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 927.18 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 287,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,444.34/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.71

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