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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.71, 936.16 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.71, 936.16 and 316.14 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.71 : 936.16 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.71/936.16 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.71x = 936.16 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.71x = 295,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,953.32/624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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