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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 937.34 and 317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 937.34 and 317.35 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 937.34 = 317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/937.34 = 317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 937.34 × 317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 297,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,460.92/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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