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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.78, 936.25 and 315.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.78, 936.25 and 315.85 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.78 : 936.25 = 315.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.78/936.25 = 315.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.78x = 936.25 × 315.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.78x = 295,716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,716.05/623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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