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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 931.29 and 296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 931.29 and 296.29 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 931.29 = 296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/931.29 = 296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 931.29 × 296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 275,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,931.91/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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