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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 928.08 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 928.08 and 293.91 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 928.08 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/928.08 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 928.08 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 272,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,771.99/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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