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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.11, 929.46 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.11, 929.46 and 254.47 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.11 : 929.46 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.11/929.46 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.11x = 929.46 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.11x = 236,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,519.69/620.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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