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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.61, 930.54 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.61, 930.54 and 291.62 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.61 : 930.54 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.61/930.54 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.61x = 930.54 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.61x = 271,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,364.07/620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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