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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 939.71 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 939.71 and 317.34 is: 476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 939.71 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/939.71 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 939.71 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 298,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,202.87/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.70

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