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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.42, 933.18 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.42, 933.18 and 314.26 is: 471.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.42 : 933.18 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.42/933.18 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.42x = 933.18 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.42x = 293,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,261.15/622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.16

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