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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.43, 930.83 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.43, 930.83 and 312.27 is: 468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 930.83 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/930.83 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 930.83 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 290,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,668.72/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.50

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