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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.44, 936.66 and 316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.44, 936.66 and 316.30 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.44 : 936.66 = 316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.44/936.66 = 316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.44x = 936.66 × 316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.44x = 296,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,265.56/624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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