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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 935.40 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 935.40 and 315.28 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 935.40 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/935.40 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 935.40 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 294,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,917.01/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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