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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.36, 928.98 and 311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.36, 928.98 and 311.43 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.36 : 928.98 = 311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.36/928.98 = 311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.36x = 928.98 × 311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.36x = 289,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,314.86/619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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