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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 929.87 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 929.87 and 209.29 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 929.87 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/929.87 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 929.87 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 194,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,612.49/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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