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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 931.14 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 931.14 and 312.68 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 931.14 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/931.14 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 931.14 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 291,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,148.86/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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