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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 932.27 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 932.27 and 313.70 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 932.27 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/932.27 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 932.27 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 292,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,453.86/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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