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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.89, 927.79 and 310.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.89, 927.79 and 310.31 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.89 : 927.79 = 310.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.89/927.79 = 310.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.89x = 927.79 × 310.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.89x = 287,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,898.85/618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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