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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 927.90 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 927.90 and 293.80 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 927.90 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/927.90 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 927.90 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 272,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,617.02/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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