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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.61, 928.01 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.61, 928.01 and 293.80 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.61 : 928.01 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.61/928.01 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.61x = 928.01 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.61x = 272,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,643.23/618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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