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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.35, 929.88 and 290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.35, 929.88 and 290.95 is: 436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.35 : 929.88 = 290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.35/929.88 = 290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.35x = 929.88 × 290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.35x = 270,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,550.82/620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.13

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