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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 931.04 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 931.04 and 209.78 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 931.04 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/931.04 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 931.04 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 195,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,307.87/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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