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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.53, 938.86 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.53, 938.86 and 317.59 is: 476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.53 : 938.86 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.53/938.86 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.53x = 938.86 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.53x = 298,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,172.55/625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.68

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