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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 930.42 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 930.42 and 295.71 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 930.42 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/930.42 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 930.42 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 275,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,134.50/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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