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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 928.64 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 928.64 and 294.20 is: 441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 928.64 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/928.64 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 928.64 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 273,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,205.89/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.45

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