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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 930.66 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 930.66 and 255.54 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 930.66 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/930.66 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 930.66 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 237,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,820.86/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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