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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.15, 935.42 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.15, 935.42 and 315.35 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.15 : 935.42 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.15/935.42 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.15x = 935.42 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.15x = 294,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,980.81/623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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