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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 928.44 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 928.44 and 294.24 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 928.44 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/928.44 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 928.44 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 273,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,184.19/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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