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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 931.26 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 931.26 and 308.66 is: 462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 931.26 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/931.26 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 931.26 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 287,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,442.71/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.83

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