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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 929.58 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 929.58 and 295.40 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 929.58 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/929.58 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 929.58 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 274,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,597.93/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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