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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 929.16 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 929.16 and 311.08 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 929.16 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/929.16 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 929.16 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 289,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,043.09/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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