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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.44, 935.38 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.44, 935.38 and 315.86 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.44 : 935.38 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.44/935.38 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.44x = 935.38 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.44x = 295,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,449.13/624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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