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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 937.10 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 937.10 and 316.12 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 937.10 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/937.10 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 937.10 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 296,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,236.05/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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