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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 928.94 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 928.94 and 208.58 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 928.94 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/928.94 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 928.94 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 193,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,758.31/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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