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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.81, 931.41 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.81, 931.41 and 296.18 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.81 : 931.41 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.81/931.41 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.81x = 931.41 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.81x = 275,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,860.36/620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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