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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.56, 930.93 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.56, 930.93 and 291.84 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.56 : 930.93 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.56/930.93 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.56x = 930.93 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.56x = 271,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,676.50/620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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