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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.64, 929.49 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.64, 929.49 and 208.74 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.64 : 929.49 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.64/929.49 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.64x = 929.49 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.64x = 194,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,021.74/619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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