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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.35, 930.98 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.35, 930.98 and 295.79 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.35 : 930.98 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.35/930.98 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.35x = 930.98 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.35x = 275,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,375.42/620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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