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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 937.71 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 937.71 and 316.85 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 937.71 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/937.71 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 937.71 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 297,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,108.72/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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