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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 936.15 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 936.15 and 315.64 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 936.15 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/936.15 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 936.15 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 295,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,486.39/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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