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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.15, 937.86 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.15, 937.86 and 317.17 is: 475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.15 : 937.86 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.15/937.86 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.15x = 937.86 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.15x = 297,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,461.06/625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.82

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