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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 929.49 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 929.49 and 268.30 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 929.49 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/929.49 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 929.49 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 249,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,376.85/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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