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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.15, 936.55 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.15, 936.55 and 316.26 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.15 : 936.55 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.15/936.55 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.15x = 936.55 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.15x = 296,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,193.30/625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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