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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.90, 931.95 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.90, 931.95 and 274.95 is: 412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.90 : 931.95 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.90/931.95 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.90x = 931.95 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.90x = 256,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,239.65/621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.03

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