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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 932.22 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 932.22 and 313.40 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 932.22 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/932.22 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 932.22 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 292,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,157.75/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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