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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 929.58 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 929.58 and 295.31 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 929.58 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/929.58 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 929.58 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 274,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,515.49/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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