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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 929.66 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 929.66 and 273.71 is: 410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 929.66 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/929.66 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 929.66 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 254,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,451.22/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.28

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