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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 930.72 and 295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 930.72 and 295.55 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 930.72 = 295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/930.72 = 295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 930.72 × 295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 275,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,074.30/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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