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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 932.31 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 932.31 and 313.20 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 932.31 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/932.31 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 932.31 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 291,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,999.49/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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