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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.90, 929.85 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.90, 929.85 and 295.90 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.90 : 929.85 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.90/929.85 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.90x = 929.85 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.90x = 275,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,142.62/619.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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