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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.98, 937.42 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.98, 937.42 and 316.64 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.98 : 937.42 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.98/937.42 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.98x = 937.42 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.98x = 296,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,824.67/624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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