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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 937.85 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 937.85 and 317.25 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 937.85 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/937.85 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 937.85 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 297,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,531.33/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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