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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.30, 928.95 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.30, 928.95 and 400.60 is: 600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.30 : 928.95 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.30/928.95 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.30x = 928.95 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.30x = 372,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,137.37/619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.90

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