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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 935.73 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 935.73 and 315.72 is: 473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 935.73 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/935.73 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 935.73 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 295,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,428.68/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.19

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