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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 938.39 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 938.39 and 317.39 is: 476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 938.39 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/938.39 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 938.39 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 297,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,829.32/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.18

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