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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 934.59 and 315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 934.59 and 315.29 is: 472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 934.59 = 315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/934.59 = 315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 934.59 × 315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 294,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,668.63/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.24

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