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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.54, 932.78 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.54, 932.78 and 314.08 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.54 : 932.78 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.54/932.78 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.54x = 932.78 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.54x = 292,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,967.54/622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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