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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.40, 938.32 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.40, 938.32 and 317.20 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.40 : 938.32 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.40/938.32 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.40x = 938.32 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.40x = 297,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,635.10/625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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