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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 930.69 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 930.69 and 273.72 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 930.69 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/930.69 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 930.69 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 254,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,748.47/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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