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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 928.69 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 928.69 and 272.42 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 928.69 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/928.69 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 928.69 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 252,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,998.64/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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