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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 936.58 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 936.58 and 316.34 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 936.58 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/936.58 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 936.58 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 296,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,277.72/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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