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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 936.31 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 936.31 and 315.89 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 936.31 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/936.31 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 936.31 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 295,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,770.97/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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