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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 935.73 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 935.73 and 315.70 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 935.73 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/935.73 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 935.73 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 295,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,407.62/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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