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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.95, 928.82 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.95, 928.82 and 294.33 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.95 : 928.82 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.95/928.82 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.95x = 928.82 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.95x = 273,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,378.12/618.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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