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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.42, 928.68 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.42, 928.68 and 311.26 is: 466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.42 : 928.68 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.42/928.68 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.42x = 928.68 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.42x = 289,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,060.94/619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.66

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