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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.90, 937.55 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.90, 937.55 and 316.50 is: 474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.90 : 937.55 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.90/937.55 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.90x = 937.55 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.90x = 296,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,734.58/624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.85

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