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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 928.03 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 928.03 and 294.08 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 928.03 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/928.03 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 928.03 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 272,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,915.06/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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