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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.45, 929.45 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.45, 929.45 and 254.32 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.45 : 929.45 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.45/929.45 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.45x = 929.45 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.45x = 236,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,377.72/619.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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