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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 928.32 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 928.32 and 310.89 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 928.32 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/928.32 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 928.32 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 288,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,605.40/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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