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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 930.71 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 930.71 and 273.63 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 930.71 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/930.71 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 930.71 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 254,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,668.81/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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