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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.76 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.76 and 209.60 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.76 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.76 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.76 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 195,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,087.30/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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