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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 936.50 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 936.50 and 316.40 is: 474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 936.50 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/936.50 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 936.50 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 296,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,308.60/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.18

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