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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 930.46 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 930.46 and 273.94 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 930.46 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/930.46 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 930.46 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 254,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,890.21/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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