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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.57, 929.45 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.57, 929.45 and 208.61 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.57 : 929.45 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.57/929.45 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.57x = 929.45 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.57x = 193,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,886.87/619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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