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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 928.89 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 928.89 and 290.37 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 928.89 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/928.89 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 928.89 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 269,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,720.34/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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