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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.09, 929.49 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.09, 929.49 and 209.08 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.09 : 929.49 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.09/929.49 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.09x = 929.49 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.09x = 194,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,340.76/620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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