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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.45, 929.31 and 254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.45, 929.31 and 254.41 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.45 : 929.31 = 254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.45/929.31 = 254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.45x = 929.31 × 254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.45x = 236,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,425.76/619.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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