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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 930.60 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 930.60 and 291.87 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 930.60 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/930.60 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 930.60 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 271,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,614.22/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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