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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 930.65 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 930.65 and 295.82 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 930.65 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/930.65 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 930.65 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 275,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,304.88/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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