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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 930.08 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 930.08 and 316.16 is: 474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 930.08 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/930.08 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 930.08 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 294,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,054.09/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.16

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