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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.51, 930.80 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.51, 930.80 and 209.48 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.51 : 930.80 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.51/930.80 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.51x = 930.80 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.51x = 194,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,979.85/620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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