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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.07, 929.85 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.07, 929.85 and 295.21 is: 442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.07 : 929.85 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.07/929.85 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.07x = 929.85 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.07x = 274,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,499.64/620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.69

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