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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 937.68 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 937.68 and 317 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 937.68 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/937.68 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 937.68 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 297,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,244.56/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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