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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 935.82 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 935.82 and 315.78 is: 473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 935.82 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/935.82 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 935.82 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 295,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,513.24/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.42

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