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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 936.74 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 936.74 and 316.56 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 936.74 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/936.74 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 936.74 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 296,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,534.32/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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