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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.55, 933.96 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.55, 933.96 and 314.28 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.55 : 933.96 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.55/933.96 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.55x = 933.96 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.55x = 293,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,526.13/622.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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