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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 934.57 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 934.57 and 314.69 is: 472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 934.57 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/934.57 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 934.57 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 294,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,099.83/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.10

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