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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.41, 935.70 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.41, 935.70 and 315.48 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.41 : 935.70 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.41/935.70 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.41x = 935.70 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.41x = 295,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,191.48/623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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