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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.40, 932.70 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.40, 932.70 and 313.60 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.40 : 932.70 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.40/932.70 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.40x = 932.70 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.40x = 292,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,494.72/621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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