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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.40 and 313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.40 and 313.55 is: 470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.40 = 313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.40 = 313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.40 × 313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 292,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,356.35/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.06

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