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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.62, 931.02 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.62, 931.02 and 295.72 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.62 : 931.02 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.62/931.02 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.62x = 931.02 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.62x = 275,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,321.23/620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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