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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 928.62 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 928.62 and 310.46 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 928.62 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/928.62 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 928.62 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 288,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,299.37/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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