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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 929.96 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 929.96 and 295.20 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 929.96 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/929.96 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 929.96 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 274,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,524.19/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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