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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 936.56 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 936.56 and 316.04 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 936.56 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/936.56 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 936.56 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 295,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,990.42/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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