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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.43, 930.69 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.43, 930.69 and 209.61 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 930.69 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/930.69 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 930.69 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 195,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,081.93/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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