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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 930.48 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 930.48 and 312.16 is: 468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 930.48 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/930.48 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 930.48 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 290,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,458.64/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.12

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