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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.90, 931.46 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.90, 931.46 and 255.49 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.90 : 931.46 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.90/931.46 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.90x = 931.46 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.90x = 237,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,976.55/620.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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