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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 930.17 and 312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 930.17 and 312.13 is: 467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 930.17 = 312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/930.17 = 312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 930.17 × 312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 290,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,333.96/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.95

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