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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 935.55 and 315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 935.55 and 315.17 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 935.55 = 315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/935.55 = 315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 935.55 × 315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 294,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,851.04/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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