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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.62, 930.71 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.62, 930.71 and 209.70 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.62 : 930.71 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.62/930.71 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.62x = 930.71 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.62x = 195,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,170.41/620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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