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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.42, 934.68 and 315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.42, 934.68 and 315.26 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.42 : 934.68 = 315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.42/934.68 = 315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.42x = 934.68 × 315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.42x = 294,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,667.22/623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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