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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.53, 931.05 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.53, 931.05 and 312.32 is: 468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.53 : 931.05 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.53/931.05 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.53x = 931.05 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.53x = 290,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,785.54/620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.61

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