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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 929.76 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 929.76 and 277.76 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 929.76 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/929.76 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 929.76 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 258,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,250.14/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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