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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 930.18 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 930.18 and 312.26 is: 468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 930.18 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/930.18 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 930.18 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 290,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,458.01/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.16

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