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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 929.46 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.40, 929.46 and 254.45 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.40 : 929.46 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.40/929.46 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.40x = 929.46 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.40x = 236,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,501.10/619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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