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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.29, 929.62 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.29, 929.62 and 254.66 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.29 : 929.62 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.29/929.62 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.29x = 929.62 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.29x = 236,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,737.03/620.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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