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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 930.83 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 930.83 and 295.54 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 930.83 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/930.83 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 930.83 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 275,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,097.50/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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