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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 936.28 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 936.28 and 315.96 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 936.28 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/936.28 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 936.28 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 295,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,827.03/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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