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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 935.56 and 315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 935.56 and 315.39 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 935.56 = 315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/935.56 = 315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 935.56 × 315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 295,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,069.40/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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