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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.84, 930.18 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.84, 930.18 and 312.32 is: 467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.84 : 930.18 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.84/930.18 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.84x = 930.18 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.84x = 290,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,513.82/620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.94

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