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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 929.68 and 505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 929.68 and 505.17 is: 758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 929.68 = 505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/929.68 = 505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 929.68 × 505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 469,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,645.18/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.25

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