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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 930.30 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 930.30 and 291.18 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 930.30 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/930.30 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 930.30 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 270,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,884.75/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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