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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.49, 931.02 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.49, 931.02 and 209.73 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.49 : 931.02 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.49/931.02 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.49x = 931.02 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.49x = 195,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,262.82/620.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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