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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 930.40 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 930.40 and 273.89 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 930.40 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/930.40 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 930.40 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 254,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,828.90/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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