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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.49, 930.79 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.49, 930.79 and 295.79 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.49 : 930.79 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.49/930.79 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.49x = 930.79 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.49x = 275,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,314.09/620.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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