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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 931.32 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 931.32 and 255.47 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 931.32 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/931.32 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 931.32 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 237,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,919.66/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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