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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.58, 931.01 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.58, 931.01 and 209.70 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.58 : 931.01 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.58/931.01 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.58x = 931.01 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.58x = 195,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,232.53/620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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