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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 935.91 and 315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 935.91 and 315.97 is: 473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 935.91 = 315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/935.91 = 315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 935.91 × 315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 295,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,717.14/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.47

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