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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.25, 929.21 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.25, 929.21 and 294.62 is: 442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.25 : 929.21 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.25/929.21 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.25x = 929.21 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.25x = 273,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,757.73/619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.08

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