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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 930.59 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 930.59 and 209.82 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 930.59 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/930.59 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 930.59 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 195,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,256.39/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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