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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 931.30 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 931.30 and 255.47 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 931.30 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/931.30 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 931.30 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 237,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,913.92/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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