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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.21, 928.82 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.21, 928.82 and 272.47 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.21 : 928.82 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.21/928.82 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.21x = 928.82 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.21x = 253,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,075.59/619.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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