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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.17, 931.52 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.17, 931.52 and 312.81 is: 469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.17 : 931.52 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.17/931.52 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.17x = 931.52 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.17x = 291,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,387.21/621.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.10

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