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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 938.21 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 938.21 and 317.12 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 938.21 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/938.21 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 938.21 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 297,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,518.88/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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