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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.30, 932.90 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.30, 932.90 and 313.72 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.30 : 932.90 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.30/932.90 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.30x = 932.90 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.30x = 292,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,669.39/622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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