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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 932.34 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 932.34 and 295.94 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 932.34 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/932.34 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 932.34 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 275,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,912.04/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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