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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 928.56 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 928.56 and 294.24 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 928.56 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/928.56 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 928.56 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 273,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,219.49/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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