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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 929.21 and 294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 929.21 and 294.77 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 929.21 = 294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/929.21 = 294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 929.21 × 294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 273,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,904.08/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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