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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.58, 927.47 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.58, 927.47 and 294.18 is: 441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.58 : 927.47 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.58/927.47 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.58x = 927.47 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.58x = 272,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,843.12/618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.08

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