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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 930.98 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 930.98 and 295.92 is: 443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 930.98 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/930.98 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 930.98 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 275,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,494.12/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.49

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