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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 931.22 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 931.22 and 312.72 is: 468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 931.22 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/931.22 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 931.22 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 291,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,211.12/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.68

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