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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 933.88 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 933.88 and 314.30 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 933.88 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/933.88 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 933.88 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 293,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,518.48/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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