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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 926.84 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 926.84 and 293.44 is: 439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 926.84 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/926.84 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 926.84 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 271,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,971.93/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.86

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