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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 930.62 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 930.62 and 273.75 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 930.62 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/930.62 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 930.62 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 254,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,755.86/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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