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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.58, 930.39 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.58, 930.39 and 295.74 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.58 : 930.39 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.58/930.39 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.58x = 930.39 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.58x = 275,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,153.54/620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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