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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 928.08 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 928.08 and 310.52 is: 465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 928.08 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/928.08 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 928.08 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 288,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,189.72/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.83

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