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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.10, 938.52 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.10, 938.52 and 317.17 is: 476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.10 : 938.52 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.10/938.52 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.10x = 938.52 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.10x = 297,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,666.28/625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.19

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