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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 931.15 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 931.15 and 204.34 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 931.15 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/931.15 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 931.15 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 190,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,274.03/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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