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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 935.60 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 935.60 and 315.12 is: 472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 935.60 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/935.60 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 935.60 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 294,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,826.27/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.78

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