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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.01, 929.57 and 311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.01, 929.57 and 311.71 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.01 : 929.57 = 311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.01/929.57 = 311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.01x = 929.57 × 311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.01x = 289,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,752.38/620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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