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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.86, 932.80 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.86, 932.80 and 314.10 is: 471.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.86 : 932.80 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.86/932.80 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.86x = 932.80 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.86x = 292,992.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,992.48/621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.16

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