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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 933.72 and 314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 933.72 and 314.27 is: 471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 933.72 = 314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/933.72 = 314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 933.72 × 314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 293,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,433.94/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.46

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