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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 928.29 and 293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 928.29 and 293.99 is: 441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 928.29 = 293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/928.29 = 293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 928.29 × 293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 272,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,903.34/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.17

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