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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 936.63 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 936.63 and 316.17 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 936.63 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/936.63 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 936.63 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 296,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,134.31/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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