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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 936.90 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 936.90 and 316.02 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 936.90 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/936.90 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 936.90 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 296,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,079.14/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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