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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.99, 931.78 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.99, 931.78 and 274.28 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.99 : 931.78 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.99/931.78 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.99x = 931.78 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.99x = 255,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,568.62/620.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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