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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 931.55 and 296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 931.55 and 296.17 is: 444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 931.55 = 296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/931.55 = 296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 931.55 × 296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 275,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,893.35/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.47

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