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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.46, 928.74 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.46, 928.74 and 208.36 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.46 : 928.74 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.46/928.74 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.46x = 928.74 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.46x = 193,512.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,512.27/619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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