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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 928.53 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 928.53 and 293.82 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 928.53 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/928.53 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 928.53 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 272,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,820.68/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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