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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 928.74 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 928.74 and 330.44 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 928.74 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/928.74 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 928.74 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 306,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,892.85/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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