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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 932.44 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 932.44 and 313.22 is: 470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 932.44 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/932.44 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 932.44 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 292,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,058.86/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.02

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