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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 935.28 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 935.28 and 315.36 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 935.28 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/935.28 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 935.28 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 294,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,949.90/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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