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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 937.27 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 937.27 and 316.53 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 937.27 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/937.27 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 937.27 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 296,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,667.80/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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