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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.37, 936.69 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.37, 936.69 and 316.10 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.37 : 936.69 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.37/936.69 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.37x = 936.69 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.37x = 296,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,087.71/624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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