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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.42, 927.62 and 401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.42, 927.62 and 401.80 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.42 : 927.62 = 401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.42/927.62 = 401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.42x = 927.62 × 401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.42x = 372,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,717.72/619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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