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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.85, 929.86 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.85, 929.86 and 291.13 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.85 : 929.86 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.85/929.86 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.85x = 929.86 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.85x = 270,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,707.09/619.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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