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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 929.94 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 929.94 and 295.32 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 929.94 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/929.94 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 929.94 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 274,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,629.88/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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