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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 937.10 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 937.10 and 316.72 is: 475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 937.10 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/937.10 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 937.10 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 296,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,798.31/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.09

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