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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 930.58 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 930.58 and 203.91 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 930.58 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/930.58 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 930.58 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 189,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,754.57/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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