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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 929.31 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 929.31 and 294.87 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 929.31 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/929.31 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 929.31 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 274,025.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,025.64/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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