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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 936.36 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 936.36 and 316.17 is: 474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 936.36 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/936.36 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 936.36 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 296,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,048.94/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.46

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