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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.41, 928.22 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.41, 928.22 and 294 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.41 : 928.22 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.41/928.22 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.41x = 928.22 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.41x = 272,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,895.21/618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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