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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.59, 931.29 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.59, 931.29 and 295.99 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.59 : 931.29 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.59/931.29 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.59x = 931.29 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.59x = 275,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,652.53/620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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