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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 931.26 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 931.26 and 274.05 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 931.26 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/931.26 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 931.26 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 255,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,211.80/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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