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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 932.76 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 932.76 and 313.20 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 932.76 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/932.76 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 932.76 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 292,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,140.43/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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