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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.47, 928.16 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.47, 928.16 and 293.92 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.47 : 928.16 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.47/928.16 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.47x = 928.16 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.47x = 272,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,802.10/618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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