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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.51, 930.08 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.51, 930.08 and 273.47 is: 409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.51 : 930.08 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.51/930.08 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.51x = 930.08 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.51x = 254,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,347.61/620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.90

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