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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 937.03 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 937.03 and 316.29 is: 474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 937.03 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/937.03 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 937.03 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 296,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,373.22/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.46

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