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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.53, 932.56 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.53, 932.56 and 313.22 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.53 : 932.56 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.53/932.56 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.53x = 932.56 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.53x = 292,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,096.44/621.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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