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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 930.36 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 930.36 and 295.56 is: 442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 930.36 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/930.36 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 930.36 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 274,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,977.20/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.63

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