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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 936.18 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 936.18 and 315.44 is: 472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 936.18 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/936.18 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 936.18 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 295,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,308.62/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.86

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