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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.62, 928.04 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.62, 928.04 and 293.81 is: 440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.62 : 928.04 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.62/928.04 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.62x = 928.04 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.62x = 272,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,661.32/618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.76

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