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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 931.28 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 931.28 and 308.34 is: 462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 931.28 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/931.28 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 931.28 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 287,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,150.88/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.36

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