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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 929.88 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 929.88 and 254.46 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 929.88 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/929.88 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 929.88 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 236,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,617.26/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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