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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.87, 931.91 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.87, 931.91 and 296.46 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.87 : 931.91 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.87/931.91 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.87x = 931.91 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.87x = 276,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,272.56/620.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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