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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.94 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.94 and 273.98 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.94 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.94 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.94 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 255,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,058.94/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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