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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 928.80 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 928.80 and 294.44 is: 441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 928.80 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/928.80 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 928.80 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 273,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,471.23/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.91

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