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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 930.66 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 930.66 and 295.72 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 930.66 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/930.66 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 930.66 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 275,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,214.78/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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