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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 927.89 and 293.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 927.89 and 293.79 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 927.89 = 293.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/927.89 = 293.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 927.89 × 293.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 272,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,604.80/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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