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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 930.66 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 930.66 and 313.47 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 930.66 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/930.66 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 930.66 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 291,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,733.99/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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