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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.37, 930.18 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.37, 930.18 and 295.68 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.37 : 930.18 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.37/930.18 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.37x = 930.18 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.37x = 275,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,035.62/620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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