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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 935.95 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 935.95 and 315.65 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 935.95 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/935.95 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 935.95 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 295,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,427.94/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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