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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 927.60 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 927.60 and 294 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 927.60 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/927.60 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 927.60 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 272,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,714.40/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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