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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 928.77 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 928.77 and 310.64 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 928.77 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/928.77 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 928.77 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 288,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,513.11/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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