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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.87, 932.94 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.87, 932.94 and 313.60 is: 470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.87 : 932.94 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.87/932.94 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.87x = 932.94 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.87x = 292,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,563.75/621.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.46

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