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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 930.78 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 930.78 and 209.88 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 930.78 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/930.78 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 930.78 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 195,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,352.11/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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