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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.46, 928.78 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.46, 928.78 and 403.20 is: 604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.46 : 928.78 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.46/928.78 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.46x = 928.78 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.46x = 374,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,484.10/619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.53

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