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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 927.19 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 927.19 and 310.44 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 927.19 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/927.19 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 927.19 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 287,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,836.86/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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