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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 938.28 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 938.28 and 317.20 is: 476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 938.28 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/938.28 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 938.28 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 297,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,622.42/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.09

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