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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 931.52 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 931.52 and 291.88 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 931.52 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/931.52 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 931.52 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 271,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,892.06/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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