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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.81, 929.79 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.81, 929.79 and 296.40 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.81 : 929.79 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.81/929.79 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.81x = 929.79 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.81x = 275,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,589.76/620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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