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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.17, 932.70 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.17, 932.70 and 313.59 is: 470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.17 : 932.70 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.17/932.70 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.17x = 932.70 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.17x = 292,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,485.39/622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.11

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