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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 936.13 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 936.13 and 316.36 is: 473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 936.13 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/936.13 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 936.13 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 296,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,154.09/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.89

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