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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.61, 933.95 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.61, 933.95 and 314.10 is: 471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.61 : 933.95 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.61/933.95 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.61x = 933.95 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.61x = 293,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,353.30/622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.17

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