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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.36, 931.98 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.36, 931.98 and 313.44 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.36 : 931.98 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.36/931.98 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.36x = 931.98 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.36x = 292,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,119.81/621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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