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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.37, 935.19 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.37, 935.19 and 315.10 is: 472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.37 : 935.19 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.37/935.19 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.37x = 935.19 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.37x = 294,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,678.37/623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.72

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