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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 929.48 and 311.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 929.48 and 311.95 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 929.48 = 311.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/929.48 = 311.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 929.48 × 311.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 289,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,950.89/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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