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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.45, 929.01 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.45, 929.01 and 272.61 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.45 : 929.01 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.45/929.01 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.45x = 929.01 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.45x = 253,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,257.42/619.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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