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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 927.66 and 311.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 927.66 and 311.47 is: 466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 927.66 = 311.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/927.66 = 311.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 927.66 × 311.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 288,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,938.84/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.43

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