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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 928.44 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 928.44 and 310.50 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 928.44 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/928.44 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 928.44 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 288,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,280.62/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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