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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.86, 928.42 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.86, 928.42 and 294.06 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.86 : 928.42 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.86/928.42 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.86x = 928.42 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.86x = 273,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,011.19/618.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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