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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 930.16 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 930.16 and 312.27 is: 467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 930.16 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/930.16 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 930.16 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 290,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,461.06/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.82

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