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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 935.46 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 935.46 and 315.72 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 935.46 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/935.46 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 935.46 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 295,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,343.43/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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