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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 932.40 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 932.40 and 457.20 is: 688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 932.40 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/932.40 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 932.40 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 426,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,293.28/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.46

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