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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.55, 929.78 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.55, 929.78 and 295.14 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.55 : 929.78 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.55/929.78 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.55x = 929.78 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.55x = 274,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,415.27/619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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