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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.75, 930.98 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.75, 930.98 and 255.48 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.75 : 930.98 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.75/930.98 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.75x = 930.98 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.75x = 237,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,844.12/620.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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