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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.24, 929.70 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.24, 929.70 and 290.90 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.24 : 929.70 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.24/929.70 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.24x = 929.70 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.24x = 270,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,450.46/620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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