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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.18, 928.78 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.18, 928.78 and 294.58 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.18 : 928.78 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.18/928.78 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.18x = 928.78 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.18x = 273,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,600.01/619.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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