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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 937.50 and 317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 937.50 and 317.30 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 937.50 = 317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/937.50 = 317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 937.50 × 317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 297,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,468.75/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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