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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.93, 927.63 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.93, 927.63 and 310.86 is: 465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.93 : 927.63 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.93/927.63 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.93x = 927.63 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.93x = 288,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,363.06/618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.91

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