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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.26, 929.79 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.26, 929.79 and 209.19 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.26 : 929.79 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.26/929.79 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.26x = 929.79 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.26x = 194,502.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,502.77/620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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