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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 937.06 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 937.06 and 317.16 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 937.06 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/937.06 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 937.06 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 297,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,197.95/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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