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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 935.61 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 935.61 and 316 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 935.61 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/935.61 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 935.61 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 295,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,652.76/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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