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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 929.63 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 929.63 and 209.18 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 929.63 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/929.63 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 929.63 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 194,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,458.19/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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