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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.99, 931.16 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.99, 931.16 and 209.97 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.99 : 931.16 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.99/931.16 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.99x = 931.16 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.99x = 195,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,514.62/620.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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