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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 935.85 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 935.85 and 316.14 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 935.85 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/935.85 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 935.85 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 295,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,857.30/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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