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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.40, 938.30 and 317.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.40, 938.30 and 317.00 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.40 : 938.30 = 317.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.40/938.30 = 317.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.40x = 938.30 × 317.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.40x = 297,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,434.82/625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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