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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.54, 936.90 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.54, 936.90 and 317.48 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.54 : 936.90 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.54/936.90 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.54x = 936.90 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.54x = 297,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,447.01/625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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