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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 929.52 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 929.52 and 294.72 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 929.52 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/929.52 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 929.52 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 273,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,948.13/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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