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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.72, 935.60 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.72, 935.60 and 315.72 is: 473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.72 : 935.60 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.72/935.60 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.72x = 935.60 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.72x = 295,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,386.05/623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.59

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