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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.31, 930.47 and 295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.31, 930.47 and 295.61 is: 443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.31 : 930.47 = 295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.31/930.47 = 295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.31x = 930.47 × 295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.31x = 275,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,050.11/620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.41

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