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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.93, 937.42 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.93, 937.42 and 316.70 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.93 : 937.42 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.93/937.42 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.93x = 937.42 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.93x = 296,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,875.44/624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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