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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 929.95 and 311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 929.95 and 311.86 is: 467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 929.95 = 311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/929.95 = 311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 929.95 × 311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 290,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,011.10/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.19

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