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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.45, 930.42 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.45, 930.42 and 273.53 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.45 : 930.42 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.45/930.42 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.45x = 930.42 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.45x = 254,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,501.05/620.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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