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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.21, 934.65 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.21, 934.65 and 314.64 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.21 : 934.65 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.21/934.65 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.21x = 934.65 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.21x = 294,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,078.28/623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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