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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 932.43 and 313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 932.43 and 313.83 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 932.43 = 313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/932.43 = 313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 932.43 × 313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 292,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,624.51/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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