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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.87 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.87 and 316.26 is: 474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.87 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.87 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.87 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 296,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,294.51/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.68

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