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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.95, 932.03 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.95, 932.03 and 296.54 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.95 : 932.03 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.95/932.03 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.95x = 932.03 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.95x = 276,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,384.18/620.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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