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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 929.88 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 929.88 and 254.88 is: 381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 929.88 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/929.88 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 929.88 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 237,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,007.81/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.99

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