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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 927.09 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 927.09 and 294.47 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 927.09 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/927.09 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 927.09 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 272,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,994.08/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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