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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.67, 930.47 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.67, 930.47 and 255.20 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.67 : 930.47 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.67/930.47 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.67x = 930.47 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.67x = 237,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,456.99/620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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