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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.01, 936.59 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.01, 936.59 and 316.08 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.01 : 936.59 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.01/936.59 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.01x = 936.59 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.01x = 296,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,031.10/624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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