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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 931.26 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 931.26 and 312.21 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 931.26 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/931.26 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 931.26 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 290,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,748.68/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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