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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 935.78 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 935.78 and 316.04 is: 473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 935.78 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/935.78 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 935.78 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 295,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,737.65/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.93

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