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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.59, 931.17 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.59, 931.17 and 313.07 is: 468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.59 : 931.17 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.59/931.17 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.59x = 931.17 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.59x = 291,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,516.74/621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.99

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