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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 929.68 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 929.68 and 291.32 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 929.68 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/929.68 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 929.68 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 270,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,834.38/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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