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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.40, 937.86 and 317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.40, 937.86 and 317.06 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.40 : 937.86 = 317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.40/937.86 = 317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.40x = 937.86 × 317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.40x = 297,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,353.20/625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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