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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.23, 935.56 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.23, 935.56 and 316.16 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.23 : 935.56 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.23/935.56 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.23x = 935.56 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.23x = 295,785.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,785.86/624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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