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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 929.88 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 929.88 and 295.06 is: 442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 929.88 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/929.88 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 929.88 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 274,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,370.39/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.26

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