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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 937.49 and 317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 937.49 and 317.06 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 937.49 = 317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/937.49 = 317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 937.49 × 317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 297,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,240.58/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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