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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 936.18 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 936.18 and 316 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 936.18 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/936.18 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 936.18 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 295,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,832.88/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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